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In recent years, banks in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region have faced rising regulatory scrutiny amid a global fight against money laundering and other financial crime. Banks have been rocked by the massive 1MDB scandal, implicated in the FinCEN papers and are wary of being exposed to the cryptocurrency industry, which…

The pandemic forced financial institutions across the region to re-think the work environment. For many staff, this was a benefit as it shortened commutes and often improved productivity. For others, it was more challenging as it meant juggling personal and professional commitments. 

As we start 2023, the global market faces a period of great geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty. Although there are signs that inflation might be under control and Europe has largely weathered the winter unscathed, many economists see more turbulent times ahead.